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    The document provides background on the origins and founding of the Church. It traces the etymological roots of the word "Church" from Hebrew to Greek to Latin to English. The Church was founded by Jesus Christ and established through his public ministry and teachings. A second founding event was Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and empowered them to preach, form a community, and continue Jesus's mission of spreading the Kingdom of God.

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    The document provides background on the origins and founding of the Church. It traces the etymological roots of the word "Church" from Hebrew to Greek to Latin to English. The Church was founded by Jesus Christ and established through his public ministry and teachings. A second founding event was Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and empowered them to preach, form a community, and continue Jesus's mission of spreading the Kingdom of God.

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    WEEK 1: GENERAL INTRODUCTION

    Brief Historical Background of the Church

    Brief Historical Background of the Church


    The Etymology of the word “Church”

    Qahal---------------Ekklesia-----------------Ecclesia----------------Church
    (Hebrew) (Greek) (Latin) (English)

    The Word “Church” is derived from the Latin word “Ecclesia” which was derived from the Greek word “Ekklesia”; and this “Ekklesia” was derived from the Hebrew
    word “Qahal” (Hebrew is one of the ancient languages of the Israelites)

    “Qahal” means Calling together or in the context of the Israelites, it means an assembly called by God for a religious purpose that is to worship. So, this is also the
    meaning of the words “Ekklesia”, “Ecclesia” and the word “Church”.

    From the very root word which is Qahal, Church is simply defined as an assembly called by God to worship. Since the Church originated from the Father’s plan of
    salvation which started from the Israelites until its very foundation by no other than Jesus who also gave the Holy Spirit to guide her(Church), we will now have its complete
    definition (below).

    Church: Community (of men and women) centered in Christ, guided by the Holy Spirit, moving Towards the Kingdom of the Father, and the bearers of the Message of
    Salvation for all men.(G.S.# I)

    The official or complete definition of the word “Church” is very much implied in the illustration above. So, the very cause of the emergence of the Church is no other
    than to continue carrying out the Mission of Jesus to spread salvation/Kingdom of God which ultimately originated from the Father’s plan since people are deviating from His
    Love.

    From the definition, there are five important elements of the Church. Community, Christ’s-centered, guided by the Holy Spirit, and carrying out the mission of spreading
    the Kingdom of God/salvation to all.

    Just to avoid confusion, some authors made a distinction between the Church as referring to people or to buildings(worshipping place like chapels) by using the
    small c church as referring to people and the capital C – Church as referring to the people/community. This is also good, but primarily the meaning of the word “Church” is
    really the community or people. How do we know then if it is referring to people or building? Well, the best way is on how the word “Church” is used in a sentence. Example:
    The Church in Piat, Cagayan is very beautiful. This sentence obviously refers to the building. The Church of Piat, Cagayan is very participative. This one obviously refers to
    the community.

    With this, we hope that the word “Church” is now very clear to you.

    The translation of the word Hebrew word “Qahal” to Greek word “Ekklesia” to Latin word “Ecclesia” and to the English term “Church” literally tells the movement of the Church
    from the Israelites/Hebrew Community to the Greek invasion of the Israelites who were later defeated by the Roman Empire which was centered in Rome which used Latin
    as their language until its spread to the whole world.

    The Two Founding Events of the Church: The Public Ministry of Jesus and the Pentecost event

    1. Public Ministry of Jesus (working for the Kingdom: preaching, healing, etc.)

    Jesus of Nazareth founded a Renewal Movement within the Old Testament (Israelites)

    Founder of the Church: Jesus

    How? – by gathering his disciples (the apostles)

    - The disciples experienced Jesus intimately / personally. Later they shared in his ministry

    - Jesus assured them of his presence (forever)

    Two things which inspired the apostles to come together and reflect on what was their mission:

    a. The Resurrection Experience -- which is the “ Ground or Foundation” of Christian Faith.

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    b. The Pentecost Experience

    2. Pentecost: the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and their followers.

    :By receiving the Holy Spirit, He (H.S.) empowered them to preach the Kingdom, to act as Community who will continue the Mission of Jesus Christ.

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